OUR STORY

The Central Land Council (CLC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976. The CLC represents traditional landowners, native title holders and other Aboriginal people in the southern half of the Northern Territory—an area of almost 780,000 square kilometres.

The CLC provides its constituents with advice, advocacy and practical assistance to support their aspirations, manage their land and realise and protect their rights.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN

Eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. If an Aboriginal applicant is selected, the remaining non-Aboriginal applicants will not be assessed.

Applicants must have relevant qualifications and demonstrate that they meet essential criteria in order to be considered. An applicant selected under this affirmative action plan will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility prior to commencement, such as:

• completed statutory declaration form, or
• supporting statement from an appropriate Aboriginal organisation

THE ROLE

LM020 Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) Coordinator – Southern Tanami (Yuendumu).

CL 6 ($83,728 progressing to $96,180).

This position will coordinate the implementation of indigenous land management on Aboriginal land in the Southern Tanami region of the NT. Based in Yuendumu, the IPA coordinator will work with regional traditional owners, the Warlpiri Aboriginal Rangers, and the wider community to:

1. Implement the Ngurra Walalja Warra Warra Kanjaku: ‘Looking after Our Country' Southern Tanami Indigenous Protected Area Plan of Management;
2. Facilitate on-going cultural and natural resource management planning; and
3. Integrate the Warlpiri Aboriginal Ranger group into Plan of Management implementation and other cultural and natural resource management opportunities in the region.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits package, 15.4% superannuation, five weeks annual leave and Christmas shut down period.
• Generous salary packaging (maximum $29,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances);
• Ongoing district allowance (circa $4,290 for an individual or $8,660 with dependents);
• Yearly airfare allowance (circa $1,300);
• Relocation assistance, should you be moving to the region; and
• Subsidised, fully furnished accommodation for the duration of employment contract.

The Central Land Council is dedicated to delivering ongoing professional development and career progression for its people. You'll have the opportunity to undertake professional development and to take part in a number of new projects as the organisation continues to grow and innovate.

Most importantly, this role will allow you to work in a diverse environment where you affect real change.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Ochre card (working with vulnerable people check)
• National police clearance (Required for specific positions)
• Driver's licence

CONTACT DETAILS

If you're interested in using your skills to make a real difference apply now!

Applications may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is found sooner.

For further information about this role, please contact David Eldridge (08) 8951 6211.

For more information about the application process please contact Kirsten Clarke (Human Resources Advisor) on 08 8951 6211 or [email protected] using the subject line: Indigenous Protected Area Coordinator – Southern Tanami (Yuendumu) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, relocation assistance, annual airfare allowance and salary packaging options. Annual progression within the salary scale is subject to satisfactory performance. Progression is in accordance with annual increments set out in an enterprise agreement.

The filling of this vacancy is an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.